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6 Cognitive Biases of an Investigator in Corporate Fraud Investigations
Investigation requires an understanding of people and events, as well as the ability to put them into perspective. An investigator, while expected to be independent, should consider the possible cognitive biases he might possess while performing the role; otherwise, he might not approach the investigation professionally.

In this article, we examine the key biases an investigator may possess while conducting a fraud investigation. Further, we explain how biases can be used to help the investigation if used under the right circumstances.

Nexia Global Insight October 2015

Anti-corruption investigations – an Indian perspective
With economic progress, emerging technologies and increasing public agitation, the world is witnessing a heightened need for transparency and better governance. Regulators are increasingly considering international cooperation for criminal investigation and extraterritorial compliance enforcement. This is especially true with respect to corruption issues, as these issues defy the efforts being made towards improving transparency and governance. In this article, we discuss anti-corruptions investigations in India and the steps being taken to identify and clamp down on corrupt business practices.

eForensics Magazine

A Practitioner's Guide to Forensic Email Reviews
While a lot has been said about the approach towards handling emails as a source of evidence in forensic reviews, the approach towards using them as a tool to profile a subject is emerging at a snail’s pace. In our article in eForensics Magazine, we examine the context, approach, and practical reasons regarding such an approach for forensic email reviews.

Taxsutra's TP Portal: Expert Corner

Benchmarking deemed international transactions – No straight jacket formula?
Transfer pricing continues to be a key tax concern for enterprises operating globally. Given the nature and quantum of litigation in India surrounding transfer pricing, it is natural that companies may opt to structure their arrangement in a manner that transfer pricing provisions do not get triggered. In this article, Maulik Doshi, Partner, Transfer Pricing, discusses the concept of deemed international transaction and provides illustrative examples of domestic transactions that are covered within the definition of deemed international transaction. He further explains how these transactions will need to be benchmarked.

In continuation of our e-commerce series, in this article we look at India's unique challenges, recent deals in the e-tailing market, how valuations are done, and why they are high for loss-making companies.

From the conventional belief of being a communication service provider to providing multiple streams of value-added services, the telecommunications sector has become one of India’s core economic drivers. India is only second to China in terms of the number of connections and subscribers. The sector is also among the top five employment generators in India.

Given the mammoth volume of subscriber connections and the revenue generated from this sector, it is evident that the telecom industry is due for a serious overhaul with the evolving indirect tax scenario i.e. the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST). In this article, we aim to decipher the various aspects of the telecom sector that may change in the GST regime.

The e-commerce segment in India has grown at a CAGR of 37% from 2009 and is expected to grow ten-fold by 2030. Although there is a horde of goods and services being offered, there are a few that dominate the market, with online travel agencies enjoying a whopping 71% share in the sector, and e-retail in tow at a low 16%. The e-commerce segment is still at a nascent stage and has immense potential to grow. For this, like any industry, it needs capital and quality-enhancing competition. Foreign direct investment is one such source which brings in both.

While foreign investors eagerly await relaxations in B2C (business-to-consumer) e-commerce, they have made their mark in the online B2B (business-to-business) segment. In this article, we look at the existing FDI Policy for e-commerce, various structures through which foreign investors operate in the Indian e-commerce market, and the ongoing discussions on the FDI Policy for e-commerce.

The e-commerce industry in India has witnessed exponential growth in terms of volumes and revenue and is expected to grow to over USD 15 billion by the end of 2015. Reports suggest India is on its way to becoming the world’s fastest growing e-commerce market. Despite the unprecedented growth in recent years, the tax framework governing the industry has not managed to keep pace with the rapidly changing business environment.

The advent of online marketplaces has enabled businesses to function in a virtual environment, which has rendered traditional taxation concepts redundant in some cases. In this article, we discuss some popular types of e-commerce businesses and the tax issues associated with them.

The logistics industry in India was estimated to be worth USD 130 billion in 2013 and has been growing rapidly. While the logistics sector could be among the primary bottlenecks in driving economic growth, it will also act as a catalyst to realising India’s ‘manufacturing dream’ over the next decade. In this article, we look at the various aspects of the logistics industry that may be affected by GST and how industry dynamics are likely to change once GST is implemented.

Budget 2015-16 made a change in service tax provisions to bring aggregators of services under the service tax net. This change will affect e-commerce businesses that own and manage software applications. However, it seems that only service providers who provide services to customers would be covered under its ambit; suppliers who sell goods to customers on web-based software applications may not be covered. However, businesses that connect service providers with prospective customers through web-based applications for services such as travel, hotels, cabs, etc. could be affected.

In this article, we look at the factors that will help businesses understand whether they would be regarded as aggregators under service tax and also help them align their structure. We also analyse the impact of the aggregator model on rent-a-cab services in two scenarios.

SKP Business Consulting LLP is a member firm of the “Nexia International” network. Nexia International Limited does not deliver services in its own name or otherwise. Nexia International Limited and the member firms of the Nexia International network (including those members which trade under a name which includes the word NEXIA) are not part of a worldwide partnership. Nexia International Limited does not accept any responsibility for the commission of any act, or omission to act by, or the liabilities of, any of its members. Each member firm within the Nexia International network is a separate legal entity.

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